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I built 20 free browser-based developer tools — no tracking, no accounts, 100% client-side

I kept needing simple dev tools — a JSON formatter here, a Base64 decoder there — and every site was bloated with ads, popups, and cookie banners. So I built my own.

DevTools.run is a collection of 20 free developer tools that run entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. No accounts, no tracking, no ads.

What's included

  • JSON Formatter & Validator — paste messy JSON, get it formatted with syntax highlighting
  • Base64 Encoder/Decoder — handles text and files
  • Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 using Web Crypto API
  • JWT Decoder — inspect header, payload, and expiration
  • Regex Tester — real-time match highlighting
  • Unix Timestamp Converter — seconds/milliseconds to human dates
  • Color Converter — HEX, RGB, HSL with live preview
  • Markdown Preview — write and render in real-time
  • URL Encoder/Decoder — encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent
  • Lorem Ipsum Generator — paragraphs, sentences, or words
  • Text Diff — side-by-side comparison with line highlighting
  • Password Generator — customizable with strength indicator
  • Cron Expression Parser — human-readable descriptions + upcoming runs
  • QR Code Generator — canvas-based, download as PNG
  • UUID Generator — bulk generate v4 UUIDs
  • Unix Permissions Calculator — toggle rwx, see numeric + symbolic
  • SQL Formatter — keyword uppercasing and indentation
  • YAML/JSON Converter — built-in parser, no external deps
  • Aspect Ratio Calculator — detect or calculate from dimensions
  • SOL/USD Calculator — live Solana prices from CoinGecko

Tech stack

  • Next.js (App Router)
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Zero external dependencies for the tools — everything uses native browser APIs (Web Crypto, Canvas, etc.)
  • Deployed on Vercel

Why client-side matters

Every tool runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your machine. That means:

  • You can paste API keys, tokens, and passwords into the JWT decoder or Base64 tool without worrying
  • No server costs = stays free forever
  • Works offline after first load

Open source

The whole thing is on GitHub: github.com/TateLyman/devtools-run

If there's a tool you want added, open an issue or PR. I'm actively adding more.


I also published a few CLI tools on npm if you prefer the terminal:

All zero dependencies, pure Node.js.


If any of these tools save you time, tips are appreciated:

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Would love feedback. What tools do you use daily that you wish had a simpler version?

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